ONROCL FFN-ON Fishing Net Review
Our verdict
The ONROCL FFN-ON prices at $38.98 and holds a 4.6 star average across 245 reviews, the highest rating of any net in this comparison. Built from rubber and wood with a square head specifically for fly fishing, it weighs just 318 grams, making it one of the lightest options here for anglers who wade rather than boat.
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Fly anglers who want a rubber and wood net gentle on fish, weighing just 318 grams for long days of wading, and who prioritize a high review rating over the largest review sample size.
Skip if
Skip it if you fish spinning or casting techniques instead of fly fishing, since the square rubber head is not designed for that use. Anglers wanting a bigger review base should also weigh the 1,800-review Frabill 2152.
- Material Rubber,Wood
- Weight 318 Grams
- Technique Fly Fishing
- Size square head
- Color Clear Small Holes Net with Black Maggic
- Priced 62% above the category median ($23.99 across 64 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.6/5
4.6 average across 245 owner ratings
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Popularity2.4/5
245 owner reviews, fewer than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other fishing gear and tackle we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
A trout sipping a dry fly off a slow riffle calls for a net that will not spook it on approach, and that is the scenario the ONROCL FFN-ON is built around. At $38.98, it is priced close to the KastKing KTANETBR-5 and well under the $89.99 Frabill 9510, but its rubber and wood build and fly fishing focus set it apart from the general purpose nets in this comparison.
Rubber mesh is a common choice for fly anglers because it is softer on a fish's slime coat than knotted nylon, and the wood components add some rigidity without much extra weight. At 318 grams, this is the lightest net in the group by a wide margin, which matters when it is dangling from a wading belt for hours rather than sitting in a boat rack. The square head shape and fly fishing designation both point to a net meant for careful catch and release rather than hauling large fish over a gunwale.
Its 4.6 star average across 245 reviews is the highest of any net in this comparison, ahead of the 4.5 star Frabill 9510, the 4.4 star '3 1154', and the 4.3 star Frabill 2152. The 200+ bought last month figure sits comfortably between the 100+ pace of the two Frabill nets and the 400+ pace of the '3 1154'. For fly anglers specifically, the rating and the purpose-built design make it a strong pick, even with a smaller review count than the Frabill 2152's 1,800.
Pros
- Highest rating in this comparison at 4.6 stars across 245 reviews
- Just 318 grams, the lightest net of the four compared here
- Rubber and wood build suited to gentle catch and release handling
- Purpose-built square head for fly fishing technique
- 200+ bought last month, a faster pace than both Frabill nets
Cons
- 245 reviews is a smaller sample than the 1,800-review Frabill 2152
- Rubber and wood construction is not suited to spinning or casting techniques
- No listed handle length or extension option in the specs
- At $38.98, it costs more than the $24.99 '3 1154' or $25.41 Frabill 2152
Specifications
| Material | Rubber,Wood |
|---|---|
| Weight | 318 Grams |
| Technique | Fly Fishing |
| Size | square head |
| Color | Clear Small Holes Net with Black Maggic |
Performance notes
A rubber mesh netting bag is designed to flex around a fish rather than snag on fins or scales the way knotted nylon can, and pairing it with a wood frame keeps the whole unit under 318 grams, which is light enough to carry on a wading belt or chest pack all day. The square head shape is a common fly fishing profile, built for scooping a fish up from the side rather than the deeper bag shape used on boat nets meant for bigger species. Listed for fly fishing technique specifically, the FFN-ON is not spec'd for spinning or casting the way the KastKing KTANETBR-5 is, so anglers switching between gear types would need a second net for those techniques. The clear small hole mesh pattern also suggests a tighter weave meant to avoid tangling hooks and flies during release.
What buyers say
At 4.6 stars, the FFN-ON carries the highest rating among the four nets compared here, ahead of the Frabill 9510 at 4.5, the '3 1154' at 4.4, and the Frabill 2152 at 4.3. Its 245 reviews are the second smallest sample of the group, larger only than the 196-review '3 1154', and well behind the Frabill 2152's 1,800. The 200+ bought last month figure outpaces the 100+ reported for both Frabill nets, though it trails the 400+ pace of the '3 1154'. Taken together, the pattern points to a smaller but notably satisfied buyer base rather than the largest possible sample size.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the ONROCL FFN-ON good for fly fishing?
Yes. It is listed specifically for fly fishing technique, with a square head and rubber and wood construction at 318 grams. That combination targets fly anglers who wade rather than boat, unlike the spinning and casting focused nets elsewhere in this comparison.
How does the FFN-ON's rating compare to other fishing nets?
At 4.6 stars across 245 reviews, it rates higher than the 4.5 star Frabill 9510, the 4.4 star '3 1154', and the 4.3 star Frabill 2152. Its review count is smaller than all three, so the rating comes from a more limited sample of buyers.
Is $38.98 a fair price for the ONROCL FFN-ON?
It is priced close to the KastKing KTANETBR-5 and well below the $89.99 Frabill 9510, but above the $25.41 Frabill 2152 and $24.99 '3 1154'. Given its top rating in this comparison, it sits in a reasonable mid-range price bracket for a fly fishing specific net.